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Keep up to date with the latest development on data protection, children’s rights in the digital environment and more with our news articles and press releases.
European Parliament resolution reaffirms commitment to children’s rights online
The European Parliament has adopted its Resolution on the Protection of Minors Online: a decisive commitment towards children’s rights online and a critical acknowledgment of the importance of robust enforcement.
European Commission President recommits to putting children’s online safety above profits
Von der Leyen’s State of the Union delivers what 5Rights and partners demanded for children’s rights online in yesterday’s coalition letter
Greek Prime Minister urges EU regulatory action against algorithmic exploitation of children
In conversation with 5Rights’ President Baroness Kidron at the global forum on AI in Athens, Prime Minister Mitsotakis denounced the tech sector’s “unprecedented global experiment with the mental health of our children”.
EU guidelines map to 5Rights’ baseline, paving the way for overhaul of tech design for kids
5Rights welcomes the European Commission’s draft guidelines on Article 28 of the Digital Services Act – a recognition of our long-standing commitment to place children’s rights at the heart of platform responsibility and system design.
AI systems that exploit the vulnerabilities of children are now illegal in the EU
Article 5 of the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act is a true milestone, but more is required to protect children’s rights and needs by design and default.
New EU Commissioners commit to protect children online – will they walk the talk?
5Rights calls for a comprehensive framework to make the encouraging sentiments of the newly agreed European Commissioners a reality.
New European Commission positioned to advance child rights online
President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed the new European Commission for the 2024-2029 term. Child rights in the digital environment are a clear priority, but challenges on capacity and conflicting priorities must be overcome.
DSA turns 1: more potential for advancing children’s rights
Marking one year since the DSA’s enforcement for VLOPs, we look at the progress made by the European Commission and outline the need for strong guidelines and enforcement to protect child rights online.
EU AI Act enters into force: A crucial step for child protection
The EU AI Act is a promising framework towards ensuring that AI is used and developed responsibly, especially when it comes to protecting children. But its success hinges on robust implementation that prioritises children’s unique vulnerabilities.
EU Elections: time to hold corporations accountable for children
With the Digital Services Act and AI Act including strong provisions for children rights, the incoming EU’s leaders must deliver practical change for young people.
AI Act has potential to transform children’s online experience
The AI Act was just voted into law by the European Parliament: how will it deliver on its promises to all users, including children?
Enforcing DSA for children: a moral and a strategic EU imperative
Enforcing the DSA for children is both a moral duty and a strategic necessity for the EU. New 5Rights report unveils tool designed to support enforcement of the DSA with a focus on protecting children.